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Plato: Exploring the Philosopher King, Educational Theory, and Communism

Introduction Plato, born in 427 BC in Athens, is regarded as the Father of Political Philosophy and the founder of Philosophical Idealism. A student of Socrates, Plato laid the philosophical foundation for Western political thought, influencing generations of thinkers. His work introduced utopian thinking and emphasized the pursuit of ideal forms beyond material appearances. As ...